affiliated

[ uh-fil-ee-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. being in close formal or informal association; related:

   a letter sent to all affiliated clubs; a radio network and its affiliated local stations.

Other Words From

• nonaf·fili·ated adjective
• unaf·fili·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affiliated¹

First recorded in 1785–95; affiliate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The school has been affiliated with more than 160 Nobel Prize winners, by far the most of any U.S. college or university.

From Los Angeles Times

One would exit the car and engage the victim in conversation, on some occasions claiming to be affiliated with a church to win their trust, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

I know your children and grandchildren aren't affiliated with your Churches anymore, but if you elect me, I'm going to restore power to the Christian Churches.”’

From BBC

The strike in Douris, near the city of Baalbek, destroyed a building of the civil defence agency, which is linked to the Lebanese government and not affiliated with the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.

From BBC

He has been a registered Republican in the past, but said during his time as sheriff that he was no longer affiliated with a political party.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• connected